The Power of Parenting

Saturday, 13 March 2010

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Tip Sheets

March Break Guides

March Break is a great opportunity for parents to spend time with their kids, but coming up with activities for an entire week can be challenging. Our March Break guide is a great resource for parents because it offers a number of fun, inexpensive activities that they can do with their young child.

March Break Guide - Part 1 (PDF)


March Break Guide - Part 2 (PDF)


Enjoy the March Break Guide as you and your child share Comfort, Play & Teach® moments together.



To help you encourage your child's social, emotional and intellectual development, we have created Comfort, Play & Teach: A Positive Approach to Parenting®. This simple approach is built on every day activities that are part of a parent's daily routine.

Comfort

Comfort: When you comfort your child, she learns to feel secure, loved and valued.


Play

Play: When you play with your child, he learns to explore and discover the world and his role in it.


Teach

Teach: When you teach your child, she learns how to relate to others, solve problems and communicate.

More Tip Sheets

Aggression Tip Sheets

Aggression and Your Baby (PDF)
Aggression and Your Toddler (PDF)
Aggression and Your Preschooler (PDF)

Back to School Guides

Choosing Child Care or Kindergarten (PDF)
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten (PDF)

Summer Activity Guides

Adventures Close to Home (PDF)
Resting and Relaxing With Your Child (PDF)
Supporting Your Child's Physical Development (PDF)
Learning Through Play (PDF)

March Break Guides

March Break Guide - Part 1 (PDF)
March Break Guide - Part 2 (PDF)

Winter Guides

Winter Guide 1 - (PDF)
Winter Guide 2 - (PDF)

Halloween Tip Sheets

Halloween Tip Sheet (PDF)-Comfort, Play & Teach
Halloween Tip Sheet (PDF)-Turn Fright Night into Fun Night

Holiday Stress Tip Sheets

You & Your Baby: Ease your Family’s Holiday Stress (PDF)
You & Your Toddler: Ease your Family’s Holiday Stress (PDF)
You & Your Preschooler: Ease your Family’s Holiday Stress (PDF)

More Tip Sheets

Strengthen Family Ties While Building New Traditions (PDF)

Father's Day Comfort, Play & Teach Tipsheet (PDF)

Fathers Can and Do Make a Difference (PDF)

Preparing Your Child to Move to a New Home (PDF)

Mother's Day 2008 (PDF)

Guiding Your Child's Television Viewing Habits (PDF)

Selecting a Camp or Recreation Program for your Child (PDF)

Make the most of Special Events (PDF)

Sibling Rivalry (PDF)

Enjoying TV, DVDs, Computer Games and the Internet (PDF)

Traveling with Children (PDF)

Summer Safety (PDF)

Preparing Children for when their Parents will be away (PDF)

Caring about the Environment (PDF)

Speaking two languages at home (PDF)

Parent Involvement (PDF)

Enjoying Music with Your Infant, Toddler or Preschooler (PDF)

Gardening with Your Child (PDF)

Reading with Your Child (PDF)

Indoor Activities for Winter (PDF)

Cooking with your Child (PDF)

Giving Vs. Getting - Helping children find holiday balance (PDF)

Comfort, Play & Teach™ Tips: Comforting your Child (PDF)

Make the Most of Bedtime or Anytime by Reading to your Child (PDF)

Make Vacation Travel with Young Children More Pleasurable for All (PDF)

Comfort, Play with & Teach™ & Outdoor Winter Activities (PDF)


What's Inside

Answers for Parents
Questions? Practical answers from our experts.